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Could High Potassium Levels In Blood Cause Numbness In Leg?

Blood test results - high potassium level. Symptoms I have experienced in the last month or 6 weeks are: leg cramps at night, one instance of heart irregular beat followed by sinking feeling then it corrected itself. one morning upon rising from bed my right leg had no feeling, it was as if I only had one leg. No pain associated with this incident.
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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Hi welcom to HCM
I have gone thru your query and can understand your concern .

For your info Potassium is specifically important to your nerves and muscles. All your muscles need potassium, including your heart but if the level of potassium is elevated in your body , many symptoms show up leading to certain diseases .

Elevated potassium levels is a matter of concern and immediate medical attention needs to be sought.
However there are certain things one can try at home to naturally lower the potassium levels .
Potassium is an important mineral which along with other minerals plays a crucial role in aiding muscular contractions and digestion. . Alteration in the normal levels of potassium can result in several complications.
High potassium level in our body can be associated with detrimental impact on the health of an individual.
If you get leg cramps, numbness frequently, especially nocturnal leg cramps it could be due to an electrolyte imbalance. Low potassium levels .

It is necessary to maintain normal potassium levels in blood.
In a healthy state, the body keeps an efficient balance of all the required electrolytes, potassium is one of them .
Potassium is chiefly excreted from the kidney, but due to low kidney potential, potassium built up increases in the blood which may result in elevated levels in the blood.
Increase the intake of calcium rich foods like Milk, dairy products, yogurt, and cheese. Include them regularly in your diet can help control the potassium levels in the blood.
Eat a clove of garlic in the morning and one in the evening, with a glass of milk. It interferes with potassium absorption and ultimately helps to lower potassium level in blood.
Drink sufficient water. Water helps in flushing out toxins and excess of potassium.
However for individuals suffering from kidney disorders, it is crucial to consult your physician before increasing the uptake of water.
Excessive consumption of water in individuals with kidney disorders can result in strain on the kidney which can complicate matters.
As our body works as a unit , all factors are related to each other . And main cause for all problems is our weakened Immune system .

To strengthen immunity & achieve over all health we need to take proper balanced diet and avoid intake of fried fast foods tea , coffee and colas. Stop drinking alcohol & smoking . This will benefit to lower potassium in the body.
Limit foods which are rich source of potassium, they include; bananas, potatoes, peas, Lima, papaya, yams, avocado etc.
Eat fruits and vegetables having low potassium such as; cucumbers, cauliflower, berries, lettuce, lemon, peaches, canned food, etc. These foods are low in potassium. Vitamin C & D also supports healthy blood circulation.

Soy milk and tofu is also helpful, as it is low in potassium.
Exercise regularly ,yoga ,pranayam -deep breathing , Kapalbhatti , Aganisar help proper blood circulation & it helps to lower the potassium level in a natural way. A brisk walk of thirty minutes daily or aerobics and other mild exercises improves overall health strengthening immune system and also lowers the raised potassium level.
These natural ways are just complementary home remedies and they are not substitute for treatment recommended by the doctor .
Keep a regular follow up with your doctor when you are taking blood pressure medications and diuretics.

Hope this helps you solve your query .Take care all the best
Don't hesitate to get back if have any further query .





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Could High Potassium Levels In Blood Cause Numbness In Leg?

Hi welcom to HCM I have gone thru your query and can understand your concern . For your info Potassium is specifically important to your nerves and muscles. All your muscles need potassium, including your heart but if the level of potassium is elevated in your body , many symptoms show up leading to certain diseases . Elevated potassium levels is a matter of concern and immediate medical attention needs to be sought. However there are certain things one can try at home to naturally lower the potassium levels . Potassium is an important mineral which along with other minerals plays a crucial role in aiding muscular contractions and digestion. . Alteration in the normal levels of potassium can result in several complications. High potassium level in our body can be associated with detrimental impact on the health of an individual. If you get leg cramps, numbness frequently, especially nocturnal leg cramps it could be due to an electrolyte imbalance. Low potassium levels . It is necessary to maintain normal potassium levels in blood. In a healthy state, the body keeps an efficient balance of all the required electrolytes, potassium is one of them . Potassium is chiefly excreted from the kidney, but due to low kidney potential, potassium built up increases in the blood which may result in elevated levels in the blood. Increase the intake of calcium rich foods like Milk, dairy products, yogurt, and cheese. Include them regularly in your diet can help control the potassium levels in the blood. Eat a clove of garlic in the morning and one in the evening, with a glass of milk. It interferes with potassium absorption and ultimately helps to lower potassium level in blood. Drink sufficient water. Water helps in flushing out toxins and excess of potassium. However for individuals suffering from kidney disorders, it is crucial to consult your physician before increasing the uptake of water. Excessive consumption of water in individuals with kidney disorders can result in strain on the kidney which can complicate matters. As our body works as a unit , all factors are related to each other . And main cause for all problems is our weakened Immune system . To strengthen immunity & achieve over all health we need to take proper balanced diet and avoid intake of fried fast foods tea , coffee and colas. Stop drinking alcohol & smoking . This will benefit to lower potassium in the body. Limit foods which are rich source of potassium, they include; bananas, potatoes, peas, Lima, papaya, yams, avocado etc. Eat fruits and vegetables having low potassium such as; cucumbers, cauliflower, berries, lettuce, lemon, peaches, canned food, etc. These foods are low in potassium. Vitamin C & D also supports healthy blood circulation. Soy milk and tofu is also helpful, as it is low in potassium. Exercise regularly ,yoga ,pranayam -deep breathing , Kapalbhatti , Aganisar help proper blood circulation & it helps to lower the potassium level in a natural way. A brisk walk of thirty minutes daily or aerobics and other mild exercises improves overall health strengthening immune system and also lowers the raised potassium level. These natural ways are just complementary home remedies and they are not substitute for treatment recommended by the doctor . Keep a regular follow up with your doctor when you are taking blood pressure medications and diuretics. Hope this helps you solve your query .Take care all the best Don t hesitate to get back if have any further query .